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Front Street Truck Route in New Westminster is closed from August 31, 2026 for approximately four months for Pattullo Bridge Replacement retaining-wall construction. Regular traffic detours to Columbia Street; trucks must use official truck routes.
Still onCoquitlam's city-wide garage sale runs Sept. 19 and 20. See the hours, registration deadline, eligibility and Dogwood swap-and-sale option.
Metro Vancouver Dewdney Trunk Road paving closes Sharpe Street, Norman Avenue and Ranch Park Way at Dewdney Trunk Road one at a time from the week of August 31 for approximately one week.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain construction at Industrial Avenue and 203 Street brings full intersection closures September 2, 3, and 10, plus partial closures September 5. Traffic changes 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive intersection safety improvements in Coquitlam are ongoing from the week of August 10, Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plan extra time. PWL 604-927-3550.
Metro Vancouver water-main work on Dewdney Trunk Road in Coquitlam brings single-lane alternating traffic between Locarno Drive and Cawthra Court from mid-August for about eight weeks.
TransLink fall service changes start Sept. 7, 2026. R2 RapidBus extends to Metrotown. New 556 Langley route. Service increases on 21 routes. Full schedule details from official sources.
Still onBurnaby Farm Tour runs through Sept. 7 in Big Bend. Here is what the city confirms about the map, farms, nursery plants, and printed copies.
Still onSurrey's $20 tree sales open Aug. 18 and Sept. 29. Check eligibility, City limit wording, pickup dates, and how online inventory is held.
Richmond's 2026 local election is set for Oct. 17. Here are the early registration date, advance voting dates, and accessible voting options.
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